Lemon-Caper Dip

Today in the United States we celebrate Labor Day. A holiday that originated in the 1880’s to give the working citizens of America a day of rest.

I think for Americans it is a more significant celebration of the end of summer.

So as I was saying, it’s not Labor Day (or any holiday) unless I have some type of “dip”. It doesn’t matter what kind, just as long as it exists in some shape or form in my kitchen.

Yesterday I was having a terrible salt craving so I opted for something with capers to satisfy the urge. I make this Lemon-Caper Dip in two versions, low-fat and full-of-fat. Of course the Wild Boar prefers the full-of-fat version but it’s easy to make either way and is only a matter of switching out one of the ingredients.

I made the lower-fat version this time using yogurt but for the full-of-fat version just substitute mayonnaise for the yogurt, it’s really good that way too.

Let’s make it together…

Here’s what you will need: Sour cream, nonfat-plain yogurt (I prefer Greek yogurt because it is thick and not watery), capers, fresh lemon peel and fresh dill. (Substitute mayonnaise for the yogurt for the full-of-fat version.)

After washing your lemon take your handy-dandy lemon zester to make to make some lemon peel. You will need 1 teaspoon lemon peel, chopped.

How cool is this?! Grumpy and I are starting our “eat healthier lifestyle” today! I bought veggies and low fat sour cream to make some dip – now I’ll grab some of that yogurt and make some. I only recently found that yogurt in our area – and I love it! Thanks for the recipe! Oh and the pictures are so crisp and clear. Love how sunny it is!

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the dip looks good the vegies look even better and Labor day sure is not what it used to be when I was a kid I have not worked anywhere in years (hubby either) that recognises labor day as a holiday…when I was young it was the end of summer, family reunion time and the start of school. anyway Hope you have a wonderful Labor day!

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Happy Labor Day! We had no celebration planned because of our threat of the hurricane, but I see a dip coming on! The storm is not going to affect our area too badly, so we do have something to celebrate after all, with a yummy dip. Thanks!

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This looks fabulous! One of my favorite dishes is a pasta dish with lemon butter sauce which also features capers, so I know I love that combo. However, getting anyone in my family to try any of those veggies other than the carrots is highly unlikely. They sure look pretty though!

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So pretty! I also checked out your Davis Life recipe and I can give you the Southern seal of approval on that one! (Although I’ve never had fresh herbs snipped over my Low Country Boil and I I’ve NEVER seen anyone make it with head-on shrimp, but you definitely got the rest right! That spicy cocktail sauce looks divine.)

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Sounds good. I could use a change from Ranch dip! And, this can be South Beach friendly! Mine won’t be nearly as pretty as yours, though. Oh, it could. I’ve got the pretty/cute dishes and can make a colorful veggie array with the best of ’em. But, since this is a pantsless, makeupless, visitorless holiday, we’ll probably just have ours out of the bowl it was mixed in! Thanks for sharing yet another gorgeous dish.

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This looks amazing – I am a big fan of greek yogurt and am slowly learning about all the wonderful ways to incorporate into my cooking world. Thanks for one more to add to the recipes files!! Have a great Labor Day!!

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i think you need to drive down to my neck of the woods and bring me this! i will be working because i always work o n labor day and celebrate with people who are truly, truly laboring….i ha ve already met three of them attending three births during the wee small hours of the morning.seriously, come down here because i need something this good while i am working hard!

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I love the dip, the fresh veggies and the gorgeous photos…..it is just a super post,well done!!!!!Ps. If you think the US politics is interesting…..our runner up for President, is fighting off many dragons in court….assault, rape etc.

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This is brilliant! And Cathy, if these are your photographs (and I think they must be), they just keep getting better and better. I love simple little recipes like this. God, your vegetables . . . I am actually lusting for them. Oh, my!

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and i’m baaaaack Cathy! I’ve been away for about a month and it feels so weird! It’s going to take me an entire week to catch up and visit everyone’s blog. I’m glad to report you are the honorable #2 of over 100 I must say hello to! I have a wild boar pic for you I took in Mexico! They got loose and were running all over the zoo avoiding being caught! They scared the S*** out of me as I turned a paved corner…Anyway, great dip. I recently used dill in a basil vinaigrette I made. This seems like an almost everyday winner… even for sandwich spread instead of mayo!

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HI! I’M CATHY.

Hi! I’m Cathy. I’ve escaped from a peculiar
Northern California college town that built an
underground tunnel to save toads from the
potentials of vehicular frog-slaughter. I now
live in Mcminnville, Oregon where my husband
and I have planted a vineyard, started a winery
and make wine in the heart of Oregon wine
country. I love mayonnaise, butter and
Jewish men. Barry, Jerry and Larry come to
mind. Gluttony is my sin of choice. Welcome
to my weird and wonderful world.